Neighbourhoods and Climate Change

Information about our Neighbourhoods and Climate Change directorate.

The Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Climate Change is Alan Patrickson.

Neighbourhoods and Climate Change management structure (PDF) [208KB]

There are four service areas within Neighbourhoods and Climate Change:

highways services
environment
community protection

Our services are delivered through the following areas:

Highways Services

Highways Services have the responsibility for delivering strategic roads, roads operations and design services and functions. Services include:

road maintenance
winter maintenance
local traffic management
street lighting
major road projects
road repairs
architectural and building design
civil engineering design

Environment

Environment has responsibility for refuse and recycling collections, neighbourhood protection, street scene, building and facilities maintenance, and management of our vehicle fleet. The core purpose and aims of the service are to work closely with the community in providing a clean, safe, accessible and sustainable built and natural environment through delivering cost-effective direct services which are responsive to local needs. Services include:

street cleaning
Rubbish and recycling collections
Parks and grounds maintenance
children's play areas
bereavement services
pest control
stray dogs
neighbourhood wardens
civic pride
building repairs and maintenance
catering and cleaning
vehicle maintenance and inspections
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
heritage, landscape and design (includes Archaeology team, Landscape and Arboriculture team)

Community protection

Community Protection